Post Listing Update: This custom Kruiser did not meet reserve with 15 bids up to $8,000. Jesse Rooke released his first custom bike in 2002, and since then he’s built a series of wild hardtail designs. This is apparently one of 11 examples of his Kali Kruiser II design.
Join Me – Harley vs. Indian Exhibit Opening at the Petersen
View PostLA Event – “Come See The Vincents”
On Saturday, March 4th, Beverly Hills Ducati is hosting an event that they’re calling “Come See The Vincents.” It’ll be a monthly meeting of the Southern California section of the Vincent-HRD Owners Club. So if you’re near LA and want to see some Vincents…now you know where you need to go.
1954 Horex Regina 350
Horex introduced the Regina in 1953, and it was available in 250, 350, and 400cc variants. Production lasted until Daimler took over Horex in 1960.
1976 Suzuki RV90
Known in other markets as the Van Van, the RV90 Rover is an adorable dual sport (this is plated and street legal in California) that featured 10″ wide tires and (according to Suzuki) “the ability to go anywhere you point it.”
1974 Laverda 750 SFC
If you’re looking for the best street bike Italy had to offer in the 70s, there’s a good chance that you’re on the prowl for a Ducati 750SS or a Laverda 750 SFC. Both are legends in motorcycling history with racing pedigree – the SFC shone in endurance racing, which helped Laverda build a reputation of creating tough, fast motorcycles. …
1 of 1 – 1913 Harley-Davidson Forecar
How much would the last of something be worth? In a world that is dominated by scarcity, real or imagined, what is the value of ‘the only one known to exist’? This Harley Davidson Forecar is the only one, and it’s for sale. The Forecar was introduced in 1913 in response to a perceived need for delivery vehicles in the …
Indian Chief Replica – 2005 Kawasaki Drifter 800
Post Sale Update: This Vulcan Drifter sodl for $4,550 after 54 bids on eBay. In 1994, Denny Berg worked with Cobra USA to take a Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 and create an “American Classic” custom. It was a success on the show circuit, and the next year Kawi released a “Classic” version of the Vulcan. The next year, Kawasaki went back …
LA-Barstow-Vegas 2016 – The Return
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View PostStreet Legal Sumo – 2006 Suzuki RM-Z250
When I think of 2-stroke supermotos, I expect to see it on a race track. But this is street legal in the state of Illinois, plus the sprockets have been changed such that this bike can cruise at 60. Say hello to a crazy commuter option.
Guess That Bike – Not a BMW Edition
At first glance, this bike might look like a classic BMW with the boxer twin engine. As you’ve figured out by now, this ain’t a BMW. So what is it?
Jeremy McGrath’s Practice Bike – 1991 Honda CR250R
Post Listing Update: McGrath’s CR did not meet reserve despite 25 bids up to $5,200. If you were a fan of supercross in the 90s, then Jeremy McGrath was your king. His list of career highlights is staggering, but the highlight might just be his 7 SX championships between 1993-2000. According to the seller, this was Jeremy’s personal practice bike …
Ending Soon – 1917 Colson Bicycle with Smith Motor Wheel
The Colson Corporation sold bicycles between 1917 and 1953, typically through retailers like Goodyear and Firestone. So why are you seeing one on a page about motorcycles? Because this first year Colson bicycle is equipped with a Smith Motor Wheel! Around 1910, Arthur William Wall developed a direct drive motor wheel to power a bicycle – it was the first …
1958 Norvin
First registered in the UK in 1958, this gorgeous hybrid features a customized Norton featherbed frame with a Vincent Rapide V-Twin engine. What a beauty.